Substacks recommended by Above the Fold

Recommended by Above the Fold

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Tales of mishaps, misfortune, and misadventure.

When you get a chance, please check out Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs. It is one of the best maritime blogs going. His episode about Bob Ballard and his clandestine mission that helped find the Titanic is something right out of the pages of a Tom Clancy novel… in real life.

- Above the Fold

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Robert Reich

Daily newsletter exposing where power lies — and how it's used and abused

Analysis Paralysis is a collection of essays trying to make sense of the Interesting Times in which we live

Meidas+

By MeidasTouch Network

The premium hub for MeidasTouch, the fastest growing pro-democracy news network. Bonus articles, exclusive content, and interactive chats. Led by Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas, with exclusive articles by Ron Filipkowski.

LauberWorks: Words and Photos!

By Chris Lauber

Created to share my two "Labors of Love" - words and photos. Now focused on two book projects related to Jimmy Buffett. First, as co-author with Jimmy's tour manager for well over a decade. Second, my own memoir as a super-fan-photographer since 1976.

The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Explains what is happening, and why in our turbulent era. Speaks truth to power. 1 written & 1 broadcast commentary/day 6x/week.

Mindful Awareness

Mindful Awareness is your weekly companion for nurturing positivity and strengthening mental resilience with simple mindfulness practices and actionable strategies. Subscribe now and join the journey.

So What

By Chris Cillizza

An independent news creator. I call balls and strikes no matter what uniform the batter at the plate is wearing. Fair and fearless. Not owned by a billionaire or a massive media conglomerate.

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

By Politics War Room With James Carville & Al Hunt

Join James Carville and Al Hunt in the fight for the soul of the nation.

Joan Swanson

The Bulwark

The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by a community built on good-faith.

The Alt Media with Adam Parkhomenko and Sam Youngman

By Adam Parkhomenko

The Resistance Newsletter. A progressive alternative to mainstream news. NSFF (Not Safe for Fascists)

Adam Kinzinger

I’m terrified by America’s fascism trend and disgusted that my party is now a Trump cult. My time inside the system and in the probe of the January 6 attack has left me with just an ember of hope. Making it grow requires the hard truth. Can we handle it?